Peanut Butter Pupcake 🎂

Calling all peanut butter lovers! January 24th is National Peanut Butter day, and your friends at Evolve know the perfect way to celebrate. Grab your aprons and your peanut butter because it’s time to bake a dog-friendly cake! 

Recipe

Get ready to spoil your pup! This recipe is quick, easy, and requires everyday ingredients that are probably in your pantry already. We recommend topping your peanut butter cake with our pup-approved Evolve Peanut Butter & Molasses Biscuits. It adds the perfect finishing touch!

Prep Time: 5  minutes 

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes 

Ingredients

When baking a delicious treat for your furry friend, you will want to use dog-friendly ingredients. This recipe includes ingredients that are safe to eat and pup-approved. However, there are a variety of pup-approved alternatives you may substitute if you wish. Visit our “Commonly Asked Questions” section at the end of this recipe for substitution suggestions.

Cake:

• 1 cup flour

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/8 cup coconut oil 

• 1/4 cup peanut butter

• 1/2 cup applesauce

• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree

• 1 egg

Frosting:

• 1 cup mashed potatoes 

• Dog-friendly, natural food coloring 

• Evolve’s Grain-Free Peanut Butter & Molasses Biscuits 

Instructions

Cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F.

2. In a large bowl, combine flour and baking soda.

3. In a separate bowl, mix together coconut oil, peanut butter, applesauce and pumpkin puree. Once combined, mix in egg and mix until combined.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, and stir until combined.

5. Pour mixture into an 8" pan, round or square, that has been greased with coconut oil.

6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake springs back when pressed lightly.

7. Cool on a wire rack prior to removing from the pan.

Frosting:

1. Mix dog-friendly food coloring into mashed potatoes. 

2. Spread over cake.

3. Arrange a handful of delicious Evolve Peanut Butter & Molasses Biscuits on top of the frosting. 

Notes

• This recipe makes one 8" cake. However, the recipe may be doubled to make a two layered cake. 

• If not serving the cake immediately, store in the refrigerator.

Commonly Asked Questions: 

When it comes to your furry friends, we all want the best for them. We have done our research in order to share the safest and most delicious peanut butter cake ever! 

“What kind of flour should I use?”

Research has shown that all-purpose flour contains little to no nutrients. Therefore, it is recommended to bake with a more nutrient rich alternative such as a whole-grain flour. If your furry friend is on a grain-free diet or sensitive to wheat try using non-grain flour instead. Below are examples of types of whole-grain and grain-free flour. 

Types of whole-grain flour:

• Whole wheat

• Oat

• Barley

• Buckwheat 

• Sorghum

Types of grain-free flour:

• Coconut

• Almond 

• Potato 

• Lentil 

• Chickpea 

“What ingredients are safe for my dog to eat?”

Peanut butter is safe for pups to consume and is usually their favorite treat! In fact, the American Kennel Association claims peanut butter to be an excellent source of protein for dogs. They suggest using raw and unsalted peanut butter that does not contain xylitol, which is a sugar substitute that is toxic for dogs to consume.

As for oils, research has shown that fish oil, sunflower oil, coconut oil, olive oil, and flaxseed oil are all healthy for your dog to consume. 

For a full list of dog-friendly human foods, visit the American Kennel Association. As always, please contact your veterinarian for more information. 

This recipe was adapted from Love From the Oven. 

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We’d love to see your tasty peanut butter creations! Be sure to tag us on Instagram, @EvolvePetFood, if you try out this recipe. Be sure to follow Evolve’s Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages to stay up to date on the latest pet tips and tricks!

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